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Higher Canine Education
Dogs are and will be for many years to come a constant in so many of our lives.
They bring us joy and smiles, and if given the opportunity, they will teach us how to
be the human they want us to be.
 
Yet, over the years I have witnessed too many dogs come for training with behavioral
issues that in my opinion stem from what I call improper imprinting. Meaning, as
puppies they were not given the opportunity to be taught what their humans expect
from them. Without proper imprinting, a puppy will have a difficult time evolving in a
human world.
 
As a trainer, I feel very passionate about the importance of education in our canine
community. Greater Coastal Canine Academy evolved to bring education into peoples
lives to learn how to communicate fairly, build a trusting relationship, and enjoy all
aspects of owning a dog. I am convinced that so many older dogs have been to our
facility for training could have arrived with far fewer issues had their human had the
tools and knowledge to be able to show their puppies what is expected correctly;
smacking a puppy in the face with a newspaper is not the correct way to deal with
puppy biting, etc...
Our shelters in this country are overrun with unwanted animals. It is my belief that
many of them are given up as older dogs due to behavioral issues that developed
because as puppies they were not taught correctly, and the result was an out of
control adult dog.
I stand by my theory that if you are going to get a puppy, or even an older rescue
dog, teach it what it needs to know so that your new furry friend can thrive in your
human world. Allowing the puppy to learn creates a more cooperative relationship
throughout the relationship. If you are fair in your teachings you will build trust, the
foundation to any relationship, be it human or canine.
The objective of our school is to guide you and your best friend through the learning
process. Although it is geared to teach you, your dog will benefit from your knowledge.
As you journey on your path provides you with how to deal with those annoying
behaviors by redirecting them into a positive learning experience.
Our training methods are based on a motivation/reward system. Allowing a dog
to learn with these methods insures a happy pet in the long run. Your training
program is a series of steps that allow you and your dog to learn through positive
reinforcement. Once the learning phase of your training is understood, you will
continue on to working through distractions.
Our goal is to bring education, responsible pet dog ownership, and a solid foundation
for training to all our clients. We strongly encourage an open line of communication
with your trainer. If your having a problem please let us know. Our staff of trainers is
always available to assist you.
Congratulations on making the decision to train your dog. It is a special gift that you
are giving yourself and your best friend!
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